With the San Francisco travel guide,to getting to San Francisco,California.The San Francisco International Airport is a major airport on the West Coast and many visitors fly in and out of this airport.It is about 14 miles south of the city and is served by nearly 50 airlines.Traveling by train takes longer than flying,but many people enjoy the scenery along the way.Amtrak runs a train from New York via Chicago to San Francisco.Arriving by car is easy:I-5 and U.S.101 are the two major routes in and out of San Francisco.Five bus companies offer service into San Francisco including Greyhound,Megabus,and the Hoang Express.

Getting From the San Francisco Airport

Amtrak runs a train from New York via Chicago to San Francisco.Arriving by car is easy:I-5 and U.S.101 are the two major routes in and out of San Francisco.Five bus companies offer service into San Francisco including Greyhound,Megabus,and the Hoang Express.

Information for Visitors in San Francisco

San Francisco’s Visitor Information Center(VIC)has been offering its services to visitors for more than 30 years.There are two locations in the city:the main center is the Visitor Information Center at Hallidie Plaza on Market Street;and the other location is the Visitor Information Center at Macy’s Union Square.Both of these centers are well located in areas that are easy for visitors to find.Professionally trained staff members help visitors find accommodations,restaurants,attractions,and shopping areas.They help visitors to navigate the city,offer suggestions,and help visitors plan their itineraries.The center sells CityPASS vouchers which means big savings on transportation and attractions.

Getting Around San Francisco by Bus,Streetcars,Light Rail,Cable Cars

Many of San Francisco’s main attractions are within walking distance of each other,so these can easily be reached on foot.The city is compact and the streets are easy to navigate.To get to places that are farther away,public transportation is the best way to go.The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency runs its“Muni”system.This system includes buses,streetcars,rail lines,and San Francisco’s world-famous cable cars.There are individual fares,but if plan to use the system a lot during your visit,it’s best to buy a Muni Passport.This offers unlimited rides for one,three,or seven days.Another option is the San Francisco CityPASS.